ROLE OF CONTRAST ENHANCED MRI IN DIAGNOSIS OF BRAIN TUMORS WITH PATIENTS HAVING BLURRED VISION AND HEADACHE IN LAHORE

Abstract

Background: MRI using contrast boosts how well doctors spot brain tumors, since it shows irregularities more clearly. For patients with symptoms such as blurred vision and headache, advanced imaging is often warranted to investigate the presence of an underlying mass or lesion. This article endeavors to review the diagnostic value of enhanced MRI for diagnosing brain tumors in symptomatic patients. Objective: The aim of this study will determine the diagnostic value of contrast-enhanced MRI for detecting brain tumors in patients who present to the hospital with blurred vision and headaches. Methodology: This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted at Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore, over four months and included 45 adult patients based on the prevalence 3%, selected through convenient sampling. Participants presented with headache and/or blurred vision and underwent contrast-enhanced MRI using standard sequences. Clinical imaging data were retrospectively reviewed and analyzed using SPSS version 25, with descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests applied to assess associations while maintaining ethical standards and patient confidentiality. Result: Of the 45 people, ages and genders were fairly even though more were men (52.2%) and tended to be older. Right-side weakness showed up in 19.6%, blurry vision in 60%, headaches in 60.9%; yet 60.9% didn’t have limb weakness at all. Most had physical brain issues mostly tumors (54.3%) or damaged areas (32.6%) spreading into nearby tissue half the time, though actual infiltration was uncommon (2.2%), along with strong pressure signs in 73.9%. Conclusion: The study showed about equal numbers of men and women, mostly older people. Right-side weakness, fuzzy eyesight or head pain popped up a lot but major brain issues didn't show up much. A good chunk had physical changes in the brain, like growths or damaged areas, which frequently pressed on nearby tissue. Still, deep spreading damage or blocked fluid buildup hardly ever happened. Overall, the findings suggest that despite certain clinical and structural issues being highly prevalent, most participants exhibited conditions that were manageable or not particularly serious in nature.